Subtract 5/12 from 50/75
50/75 - 5/12 is 1/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 12 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
50/75 = 50 × 4/75 × 4 = 200/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
5/12 = 5 × 25/12 × 25 = 125/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/300 - 125/300 = 200 - 125/300 = 75/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/4
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